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SUMMARY:Autism Certification Summer Session
DESCRIPTION:This certificate program is designed to prepare professionals\, educators\, caregivers\, and service providers\, to provide direct support to people impacted by autism. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the autism diagnosis\, the issues affecting autistic people\, and some of AuSM’s favorite support strategies. This three-part series is ideal for support staff\, PCAs\, group home staff\, educational aides\, and anyone who works directly with autistic individuals. Individuals on the spectrum also are welcome and encouraged to attend to increase their self-awareness and to share their unique perspectives. Email education@ausm.org for information about discounted group rates. \nTraining Objectives\n\nUnderstand Autism Spectrum Disorder and how autism can affect communication\, relationships\, and behavior.\nExplore the social issues impacting the autism community and how you can help autistic people thrive.\nApply evidence-based practices to support autistic people experiencing challenges.\n\nWho Should Participate?\n\nJob coaches\nSupport staff\nPersonal Care Attendants (PCAs)\nEIDBI Tier 3 providers\nEducational aides\nDirect support personnel\nGroup home staff\nDay training and habilitation professionals\nAnyone who works directly with individuals with autism\nIndividuals with autism\n\nEach session is limited to 15 participants. Licensed professionals may submit documentation from the AuSM Autism Direct Support Certification Program to licensing boards for Continuing Education Unit (CEU) consideration (up to 15 hours).
URL:https://ausm.org/event/autism-certification-summer-session/2025-09-05/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:AuSM Classes,AuSM Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:Understanding Autism
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Autism is AuSM’s introductory class. You’ll learn all about the diagnosis\, common characteristics\, and some basic evidenced-based best practices to support autistic individuals and sensory processing sensitivities. Each session lasts one hour with time for you to ask specific questions. \nWho Should Participate\nCaregivers\, parents\, grandparents\, group home and day program staff\, Personal Care Attendants\, and health care staff will benefit from this class. *Note\, this is a single-session class. Content is the same for all sessions. AuSM offers these sessions at different times to accommodate as many schedules as possible. When registering\, select the session that works best for you.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/understanding-autism-8/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:AuSM Classes,AuSM Events,Featured,Understanding Autism
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SUMMARY:AuSM Adult Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION:Coffee Club is a space where autistic and neurodiverse adults can connect with each other\, foster friendships\, and build community while enjoying a favorite beverage and/or snack. Adults are welcome to bring items that make them feel comfortable\, can stay as long as they’d like\, stim\, and parallel play. We ask that participants purchase something from our venues. \nAuSM will provide a concierge staff person to help assist with questions\, check-in\, help with ordering\, and manage any issues that arise during the club. AuSM will provide a number of resources\, including a social narrative providing club details\, parking info\, menus\, and more. Due to staffing\, AuSM is unable to provide one-to-one support\, however it is encouraged to bring your own PCA or support person if needed.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-adult-coffee-club/2025-09-09/
LOCATION:Dogwood Coffee\, 2700 University Ave W Suite 100\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:AuSM Classes,AuSM Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T120000
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SUMMARY:AuSM Professional Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions\, share cases\, and build peer-to-peer relationships. \nThis group is meant for: \n\nTherapists\nPsychologists\nOccupational therapists\nPsychiatrists\nSocial workers\nCase managers\nHealthcare providers\n\nAs we meet\, one member of AuSM’s staff will share an anonymized case study\, then open the group for others to share relevant experiences that we can all learn from. This is a great opportunity to troubleshoot your problems and learn from the wisdom of other professionals as we work through challenging cases. \nWith increased diagnosis of autism\, therapists are becoming aware that they need to increase competency in serving these clients; this group can help. We paused this networking group during the pandemic\, but now it’s time we pick it back up. Like you\, we’ve learned a lot since this group last met. Eager to likewise learn and share? Let’s talk it out – and then keep it going.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-professional-networking-group-2/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:AuSM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T170000
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SUMMARY:Ride for Hope 2025
DESCRIPTION:FOR 17 YEARS\, Ascentek’s Ride for Hope has united riders\, families and communities to support a cause that touches countless lives. Together\, we’ve raised vital awareness and support for the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM). This year\, we’re back and ready to ride with purpose\, passion and heart! Not a Rider? Join us for dinner and entertainment at Dugarel’s Bar and Grill in Hastings\, MN. 100% Proceeds goes to AUSM
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ride-for-hope-2025/
LOCATION:The Emporium\, 736 Rodeo Dr\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
CATEGORIES:AuSM Events,Featured,Fundraisers for AuSM,Uniting the Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T120000
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SUMMARY:10 Affirmations for Parents of Autistic Kids (From a Mom Who Gets It)
DESCRIPTION:Parenting an autistic kiddo comes with plenty of lessons — some hilarious\, some heartbreaking\, and all very real. Join Miss Shannan Paul — comedian\, storyteller\, and full-time single mom to her amazing autistic teen — for a session built around 10 affirmations every parent needs to hear. \nThese aren’t Pinterest quotes or sugar-coated mantras. These are lived-in\, laugh-through-the-tears reminders that you are enough\, that pauses are not failures\, and that progress sometimes looks like crooked haircuts or a rare full night’s sleep.With humor\, honesty\, and a whole lot of compassion\, Miss Shannan shares the affirmations (and the stories behind them) that help her — and hopefully you — keep perspective\, release guilt\, and find joy on this unpredictable journey. Because yes\, it’s hard. But it’s also worth celebrating. And you don’t have to do it alone.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/10-affirmations-for-parents-of-autistic-kids-from-a-mom-who-gets-it/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:AuSM Classes,AuSM Events,Featured,Uniting the Community,Workshops
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